Vancouver organization gives away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies

Vancouver organization gives away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies

CityReach Care Society wants to help local parents with the increase in living costs. They held an event on Saturday, with lots of kids excited to return to school. Angela Bower speaks to an organizer about the impacts of inflation on the community.

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UBC considering legal options after pro-Palestinian protesters occupy campus bookstore

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